On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Jerry Adams, Hugh McDonald and Clinton School of Public Service alumna Sophia Said received the humanitarian award from Just Communities of Arkansas. With this award, Just Communities of Arkansas continues its work as a bridge builder for Arkansas communities and its focus on inclusion and diversity
Since 1963, JCA has presented Humanitarian Awards annually at their Humanitarian Awards Dinner. This year’s event is the 53rd annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner. These awards honor individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among peoples of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. These honorees have promoted justice and inclusion through their work and community service. Previous honorees have included the honorable Winthrop Rockefeller, former President Bill and former Secretary Hilary Clinton, Little Rock City Manager Bruce Moore, and Sherece West Scantlebury.
Sophia Said is one of the youngest humanitarian award recipients, and the first Clinton School alumnus to be so recognized. Said received a standing ovation for her remarks which focused on the need to reduce religious intolerance towards Islam and other faiths. Ms. Said has been tireless in her efforts to work for peace in Arkansas, and to promote interfaith work between Christians, Jews, Muslims and other religious denominations.
Said was also named Peacemaker of the Year 2015 by the Arkansas Coalition for Peace and Justice on February 13, 2016.
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